Dilapidated Structures

Code Enforcement recognizes the effects dilapidated structures have on the comfort, health, and safety of our community. Dilapidated structures are hot spots for criminal activity and a public nuisance. 

Is there a dilapidated structure in your neighborhood? Email Code Enforcement to begin the Dilapidated Structures process. 

ImageAddressStatusResolution
310 N. White Sands Blvd.310 N White Sands BoulevardCondemned per resolution. Resolution 2023-20
1109 Michigan Ave.1109 Michigan AvenueCondemned per resolution. The new property owner will work to bring the property into compliance. Resolution 2023-26
1218 Post Ave.1218 Post AvenueCondemned per resolution.
Demolition is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 22, 2024. 		Resolution 2023-31
523 15th St.523 15th StreetNew property owners will rehabilitate the property in early 2024.N/A
803 Arapaho Trl.803 Arapaho TrailCondemned per resolution. 
The property has been abated of all garbage, trash, and refuse.		Resolution 2023-32
308 N. White Sands Blvd.308 N White Sands BoulevardCondemned per resolution.Resolution 2023-21
313 N. New York Ave.313 N New York AvenueCondemned per resolution.Resolution 2023-30
311 N. New York Ave.311 N New York AvenueCondemned per resolution.Resolution 2023-29
1703 Dewey Ln.1703 Dewey LaneCondemned per resolution. 
Property owners are working to bring the property into compliance.		Resolution 2023-25
2204 S. Walker2204 S. WalkerCondemned per resolution.Resolution 2024-11


High Costs of Dilapidation


3.2

Blocks with dilapidated structures see 3.2 times as many drug calls to police. 

1.8

Blocks with dilapidated structures see 1.8 times as many theft calls to police. 

2

Blocks with dilapidated structures see 2 times as many calls to police. 

9.4

Blocks with dilapidated structures see a decrease of 9.4% of property values within 500 feet of a dilapidated structure. 

73

The US Fire Administration reports 12,000 fires in vacant, abandoned and dilapidated structures costing taxpayers $73 million annually.